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SARA ELKIN Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 2 to Apr. 3, 2014.

SARA HOLM
ELKIN, 78

LAKELAND - Sara Holm Elkin, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 18, 2014, due to heart failure.
Sara was born on May 10, 1935, in Lakeland, FL., where she lived most of her life embracing her significant role as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
Sara's greatest joy was spending time with her family, especially holiday celebrations, but she also enjoyed colorful manicures, making crafts, Bible studies, and services at church.
Sara is preceded in death by her parents Edward L. and Eleanor Holm, and her husband, David Elkin. She remains loved by her brother: Edward Holm, Jr.; her children: Rhonda Norton (Steven), Cynthia Burks, David Elkin (Laura), Julie Faulkner (Donny); her grandchildren: Aimee Reed (Steven), Bryan Norton, Jason Elkin (Deanna), Kristin Livesay (Mark), Zachary Burks; and her great grandchildren: Owen and Olivia Reed, Emily and Paisley Elkin, Annabelle and Isaac Livesay.
A memorial service celebrating her life will be held on April 5, 2014 at 10 a.m. at the Heath Funeral Chapel. Memorials may be sent to Family Worship Center, Missions Outreach, 1350 E. Main Street, Lakeland, FL.

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April 3, 2014

Sunny Meares

We first met Sara as a newly wed when she moved in next door to our family on Merri Lane. I remember the morning her first baby was born, we were leaving to go to school and work and the clock radio was blaring in their bedroom. They had left earlier and hadn't thought about the alarm. Our sympathy goes out to her family and especially to her brother Ed, who was a friend of ours in high school. God bless. Sunny (Meares) and Alena (Baskin)Pedigo.

April 2, 2014

The Dallas Family

We have known you all for so very long. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Remember the good times.

April 2, 2014

Marie Caswell Elkins

Elkin Family, I was saddened to hear of Miss Sara's passing. I know she was in so much physical pain. What a beautiful picture you chose for this notice! Her beauty shines, just like she did. My thoughts are with you all. May your sweet memories help you through this sad time. Love to all.

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